Routine Screening for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients Presenting With Dysphagia

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium150 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of pathologic eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in the cohort of adult patients who present for specialty care in the gastroenterology clinics with complaint of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). From this, the investigators will make recommendations regarding routine screening for the diagnosis in this cohort. The prevalence of EoE in patients presenting for specialty care in the gastroenterology clinics with the complaint of dysphagia is great enough that the diagnosis should be routinely screened against in this cohort.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

150

Conditions

Dysphagia

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * age \> 18 * complaint of dysphagia Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * age \<18 * on inhaled steroids within the last 30 days * on systemic steroids in the last 30 days * known diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis * obvious obstructive etiology found at endoscopy * increased risk of bleeding (on blood thinners or anti-platelet agents other than aspirin)

Locations (2)

Wilford Hall Medical Center

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Routine Screening for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients Presenting With Dysphagia

Overview

Conditions

Eligibility

Locations (2)

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